Did Partha Chatterjee Engage in School Job Irregularities Before His Ministerial Role?
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Synopsis
In a shocking revelation, former WBSSC Chairman Chattaranjan Mondal testified that Partha Chatterjee was involved in irregularities regarding school job appointments even before he became the Education Minister. This claim comes amid ongoing investigations into the alleged multi-crore recruitment scam, raising serious questions about the integrity of school appointments in West Bengal.
Key Takeaways
- Irregularities in school job appointments raised serious concerns.
- Testimony from the former WBSSC Chairman highlights issues of corruption.
- The ongoing trial aims to bring accountability to the recruitment process.
Kolkata, Sep 19 (NationPress) The former Minister of Education in West Bengal and Trinamool Congress Secretary General, Partha Chatterjee, was implicated in irregularities concerning school job appointments by the West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) even prior to his official role, revealed Chattaranjan Mondal, the former Chairman of the commission, during a special CBI court session on Friday.
The trial process regarding the alleged multi-crore WBSSC recruitment scandal commenced at the special court with the testimonies of several witnesses outlined in the chargesheet and supplementary documents provided by the CBI.
On this day, Mondal took the stand as the initial witness, making this significant declaration in court. He served as the WBSSC Chairman from June 2011 to October 2013, a period during which Chatterjee was not the Education Minister but held the position of Commerce & Industries Minister.
During this time, the current Education Minister, Bratya Basu, was in charge. Mondal mentioned that although he was appointed as WBSSC Chairman in 2011 for a four-year term, he chose to resign voluntarily after two and a half years, as he did not wish to yield to the pressure for irregular appointments from Chatterjee and also from the then Trinamool General Secretary and Rajya Sabha member, Mukul Roy.
Nevertheless, Mondal affirmed that Basu had never exerted any unethical pressure on him during his tenure at the WBSSC.
Subsequently, Chatterjee’s attorney inquired whether Mondal had been part of any political party’s manifesto committee at a later date. In response, Mondal stated that he joined the BJP before the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and became a member of the party’s manifesto committee for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
However, he denied having provided any statements to the CBI regarding the school job case during his time or as a BJP member, asserting that there was no pressure, either direct or indirect, to provide any statements concerning the matter.
The witness statement recording process will resume on Saturday and continue into Monday. Following this, the arguments and counter-arguments from the respective legal representatives will commence.
Point of View
My stance remains consistent: the integrity of educational appointments must be upheld. The allegations against Partha Chatterjee reflect deeper systemic issues within the recruitment processes in West Bengal. It’s crucial for the authorities to ensure transparency and accountability to restore public trust in our educational institutions.
NationPress
20/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the allegations against Partha Chatterjee?
The allegations suggest that Partha Chatterjee was involved in irregularities related to school job appointments by the WBSSC prior to his tenure as Education Minister.
Who is Chattaranjan Mondal?
Chattaranjan Mondal is the former Chairman of the WBSSC and has testified about the alleged irregularities in a special CBI court.
What is the WBSSC recruitment scam?
The WBSSC recruitment scam involves allegations of corruption and irregularities in the appointment of teachers and staff in West Bengal schools.
What is the current status of the trial?
The trial is ongoing, with witness statements being recorded and legal arguments expected to follow.
Has Chatterjee responded to these allegations?
As of now, Chatterjee's legal counsel has been questioning the credibility of the witnesses and the allegations made against him.
